Interform Manufacturing Ltd

Used as a technique for shaping flat plastic into a 3D form, thermoplastic vacuum forming involves heating the plastic sheet until flexible before withdrawing air between the heated sheet and mould.

Thermoplastic vacuum forming is well-suited for medium runs of production and comes with the following benefits:

  • Reduced tooling charges
  • Significantly reduced machine time and material costs
  • Wider material choice
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  1. Coloured Plastic

    Coloured Plastic
    Thermoplastic vacuum forming is a versatile technique, which means that we can use a wide variety of materials, colours and finishes. For high volume numbers we can have the plastic coloured to the specification of your choice at the point of manufacture to accompany your brand requirements.
  2. Finishes for Plastics

    Finishes for Plastics
    Thermoplastic vacuum forming is a versatile technique, which means that we can use a wide variety of materials, colours and finishes. All our textured finishes are rolled onto the sheet prior to thermo vacuum forming and we can also offer screen and digital printing.
  3. High Heat Plastic

    High Heat Plastic
    One of the great features of choosing to have your product vacuum formed is the wide variety of materials available for use, each with their own beneficial qualities. If you are looking for a high heat plastic you may wish to consider ABS plastic. Our experienced team will be able to assist with selecting the best material for your product for the final finish and also for the highest performance.
  4. High Impact Plastic

    High Impact Plastic
    One of the great features of choosing to have your product vacuum formed is the wide variety of materials available for use, each with their own beneficial qualities. If you are looking for a high impact plastic you may wish to consider Polycarbonate. Our experienced team will be able to assist with selecting the best material for your product for the final finish and also for the highest performance.
  5. Ignition Resistant Plastic

    Ignition Resistant Plastic
    One of the great features of choosing to have your product vacuum formed is the wide variety of materials available for use, each with their own beneficial qualities. If you are looking for an ignition resistant plastic you may wish to consider ABS plastic. Our experienced team will be able to assist with selecting the best material for your product for the final finish and also for the highest performance.
  6. Plastic Finishes

    Plastic Finishes
    Thermoplastic vacuum forming is a versatile technique, which means that we can use a wide variety of materials, colours and finishes. All our textured finishes are rolled onto the sheet prior to thermo vacuum forming and we can also offer screen and digital printing.
  7. Plastic Products

    Plastic Products
    Interform Manufacturing have established a reputation over the last 25 years as a company with extensive vacuum forming experience. As pioneers within vacuum forming customers work with us in several ways, from one off bespoke products through to complete product assemblies. Interform Manufacturing provide a complete service all under one roof, from concept design, prototyping, moulding, CNC machining, fabrication and assembly. Whether you need assistance for just a stage of the production process or support throughout, our dedicated team can help. The experienced and accomplished Interform Manufacturing team have built a name synonymous with high quality vacuum formed products and components. Our ISO 9001:2008 registration combined with latest industry-leading machinery guarantees consistently high quality products and services.
  8. Plastic Prototypes

    Plastic Prototypes
    Often our customers come to us with a product concept however they are not sure how best to manufacture it.  As part of the design phase we work in two ways; alongside you to turn the initial spark of an idea into a manufacture-ready design or review an existing design to identify and resolve any design and manufacturing issues to provide the most cost effective solution. As a leading UK manufacturing company, Interform Manufacturing's extensive experience and wide range of vacuum forming equipment means that we are well-placed to help you convert your design concept into bespoke high quality plastic vacuum formed products.
  9. Polycarbonate Products

    Polycarbonate Products
    Polycarbonate is available as either standard grade or recycled. It is a strong, high impact plastic with the ability to be fire retardant. The transparency of the material and its strength means it is perfect for packaging, roofing and even riot shields! One of the great features of choosing to have your product vacuum formed is the wide variety of materials available for use, each with their own beneficial qualities. Our team will be able to assist with selecting the best material for your product for the final finish and also for the highest performance.
  10. Product Prototypes

    Product Prototypes
    Prototyping is a cost-effective and thorough method to test a product concept. Turning your design into a real-life model provides the opportunity to test and refine product features, highlight technical challenges and often spark new ideas of how to improve the final design. That's why here at Interform Manufacturing; we produce a prototype for nearly every manufacturing project as well as provide a prototype service for those who require that as a stand-alone service to build into the design process. Our  prototyping, which is carried out on the premises, includes the pattern and mould making which  enables us to maintain control of the schedule and quality of work ultimately ensuring that your products live up to expectations.